English Paper Piecing Classes and New Fabrics

Upcoming English Paper Piecing Classes

English Paper Piecing 101 with Jane Buys

Learn English paper piecing techniques in this introductory class! We will review a variety of methods and products that can be used to create all kinds of hand-pieced projects (tote bags, wall-hangings, quilts, etc.). Other topics to be covered include fabric considerations, various methods of basting papers, and finishing techniques. 

You'll have a chance try these methods and sample a variety of product options- plus get some construction tips from an expert! We'll provide 1 inch hexagons to get you started OR if you have a particular project or paper piecing shape that you want to work with, please bring it and you can get some personalized instruction too.

Friday, May 20th

10 am-Noon

Class Fee: $25.00

English Paper Piecing Re-Imagined with Jane Buys

Design and create an English Paper Pieced (EPP) one-of-a-kind quilt inspired by a vintage or other unique choice in this six month class. Prerequisite for this session is the EPP 101 or waiver based on EPP prior experience. Find a picture or inspiration source and prepare to create your version with help throughout the course on fabric selections, including color and value discussions while enhancing your EPP skills. Build your creative skills and enjoy some company at the same time!

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month for six months (October 2016-April 2017, skipping December)

12:30 pm-2:30 pm

Class Fee: $60.00

We are enjoying the extra daylight, and thinking how many more sewing projects can we fit into that  bonus of daylight that deceptively makes me think the day is much longer than it really is!  And to go with extra free time, we have some fabulous spring wearable fabrics showing up along with some new quilting cottons.  For example, the Art Gallery chambray denim and this new double gauze from Cotton + Steel.  We have a couple of other new gauze prints - perfect for swaddling a new baby or cute summer outfits!   We'll be adding more pictures soon...but you'll want to come in and check these out in person, as always, the feel of the fabric and the colors in person are always better! 

Cozy Cowl
Tutorial at Purl Soho

Cotton and Steel Cat Lady Double Gauze

The Denim Studio by AGF

You may have been seeing items from the denim on social media - it really isn't heavy weight denim at all, but a great soft denim that is the weight of a cotton yarn woven chambray.  Great for pillows, totes and of course some great shirts and dresses!  We'd love to see some Sue Spargo stitchery in these too, which feature her free log cabin variation block.

Woodland by Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Studio Stash Yarn Dyes by Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Hungry Animal by Quilting Treasures

Gardening by Dinara Mirtalipova

Our National Parks by Quilting Treasures

We have alot of great new fabrics, so if you're out of ideas and need some fresh choices, stop in and gather up a few fabrics for spring!